Learn to rewrite an equation in slope intercept form to identify slope & y intercept

The video tutorial explains how to determine the slope and Y-intercept of a linear equation by converting it into slope-intercept form. It addresses common mistakes students make, such as misidentifying the slope, and provides a step-by-step guide to rewriting equations without parentheses, solving for Y, and simplifying the terms. The tutorial concludes with the final form of the equation, highlighting the slope and Y-intercept values.

What is the first step in converting an equation to slope-intercept form?

• Identify the Y-intercept

• Divide by the coefficient of Y

• Distribute any terms to eliminate parentheses

• Swap the terms

Why is it important to write equations in slope-intercept form?

• To eliminate the need for parentheses

• To easily identify the slope and Y-intercept

• To solve for X

• To make the equation more complex

After distributing terms, what is the next step in solving for Y?

• Add the coefficients

• Multiply by the slope

• Subtract the Y-intercept

• Divide by the coefficient of Y

What is the slope in the equation y = 9x - 15?

• 9

• -15

• 0

• 15

In the equation y = 9x - 15, what does the number -15 represent?

• The Y-intercept

• The coefficient of X

• The slope

• The X-intercept